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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.33 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.33 and 45.51 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.33 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.33 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.33 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 4,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156.49/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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